"Madam Lu, we've been handkerchief friends for forty years, haven't we?"
"Yes, almost!" Madam Lu looked at Madam Cheng, her expression becoming serious.
"Given our friendship, I'll speak frankly. If you take it to heart, then give it some thought. If you don't, and think I'm speaking nonsense, just consider it a casual chat between sisters and forget it after listening."
With Madam Cheng being so earnest, Madam Lu couldn't help but pay full attention and asked, "What exactly is the matter?"
"You must promise that today's conversation remains between us, no matter the outcome, it must not be spread."
"Of course, I would never betray you. Hurry and tell me, what on earth is it?"
Madam Lu glanced at Young Madam Lu; she was curious, and Madam Cheng didn't ask her to leave, as if not fearing she'd spread the news.
Opposite her, Madam Cheng had already lowered her voice to discuss serious business.
